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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-07-06
News Of the Week.

Natural gas has been discovered
near Denver, Colorado.
The American Ban kers Associa-,
ton is to meet in Pittsburgh, Oct.
18th and 18th.
Two of the most noted Of recent
deaths were Profs. B. D. Hitchcock
and Mark Hopkins.
F. II. Rindge has given Harvard
University t125, 600 for . new libra
~ building.
Pickett's division Confederate
and the Philadelphia brigade
(Union) he'd q reunion 1t Gettys-
burg, July 2nd.4th.
John B. Buchtel gave $175, 900 to
the college bearing his name at
Akron, o. he had already given
in $685. 600.
The Champion Mower and Reap
or Works have become involved,
owing to the failure Of the Fidelity
bank, of Cincinnati, and have pass.
ed into the hands OF . receiver.
Jay Gould has purchased tract
of over thirty-three acres of land
adjoining Mount Vernon, and pre-
sented it to the Association.
A party of two hundred and fifty
pilgrims was crossing the Danube
river, when the boat capsized, and
one hundred were drowned.
The next meeting of the Army
of the Potomac will be held at
Gettysburg, and the rebel Army of
Virginia are to be invited to par
ticipate.
Rev. s. F. Smith, author of my
Country, tits of Thee" has lately
celebrated his seventy-ninth birth
day, and is in vigorous health.
DR.. Roswell Dwigh. Hitchcock,
President of the Union Theological
Seminary Of New York, died at his
summer residence at South Somer-
set recently.
st. John will stump New York
in the coming Prohibition cam
paign.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-07-06
The Enemy's Logic,

AS long as the Liquor Traffic is
recognized, authorized and licensed
by the United States Government;
as long as National, State and
Municipal laws regulate and le-
gitimize the Liquor Traffic, just
so long can the trade justly claim
that the saloon is as respectable a
place as grocery, a drug store, q
dry goods emporium, church or a
court ROOM Chicago Champion,
Qiquor.)
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-07-06
NORMAL AND CLASSIC
AL ACADEMY.
W. o. FRIES, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL.


This school offers both seres superior facil.
ties for study in Academical, and Musical
Departments.
Its courses OF study are superior to those
of the best city schools OF the State, and are
equal to those in many old schools, having
an enviable reputation as colleges
This school prepares for Law, Medical or
advanced standing in Literary Colleges.
Latin, Greek, German and English arc
thoroughly taught.
The Teachers Course is equal to that Of
fered by the best normal sch OILS in other
States, and may be had at less cost.
Book Keeping, and Vocal Music free to all
students.
A Christian school, as free from politics,
and sectarianism as any good public school.
Board, per week, 81. All expenses as low
as possible.
Spring Term begins March 9th, and ends
June Is, 1887.
Glasses arranged in all Branches taught in
Public Schools of West Virginia during
this term,
For Catalogues, &C., address
Rev. c. HALL, Agent,
Buckhannon, W. Va.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-07-06

Tie Largest &ass Convention Ever
HID in tie Stats.

The Ohio State Prohibition
Convention held in Delaware, o.
last week, according toall accounts,
vas the largest and most enthu-
siastic body Of Prohibitionists ever
gathered in the State. The regu-
lar delegates numbered nearly GU,
besides there we're present from all
over the State many hundreds
more Of alternates and enthusias.
tic visitors, together with many
Prohibition leaders from other
States.
The Convention was in session
three days, it's proceedings COM
manding the attention of the hon.
est press of the country.
The Cincinnati Poet gave the
fullest and most satisfactory &C
counts of the proceedings, We have
yet seen. We give our readers
The following extracts from the
Post's concluding reports, begin
ming with the
CdlJ FAOhA0AAAo&> AASA'
Delaware, o., July 1. The full
ticket, as nominated by the State
Prohibition convention yesterday,
IL ~ follows;
Governor, Morris Sharp, Wash
ing,on G. H.
Lieutenant Governor, Walter
Thomas Mills. Wooster.
Auditor, Thomas Evans jr.,
Delaware.
Treasurer, Richard Brown,
youngstown.
Supreme Judge, Long term,
John T. Moore, jackson; Short
term, Gideon T. Stewart, Huron.
Attorney General, T. D. Crow,
Urbans.
Board of Public Works, Abra-
ham Teachout, Cleveland.
A four thousand audience at
tended a mass ratification meeting
on the college campus last even
ing. Scores of gas jets connected
with temporary pipes on trestles
brilliantly illuminated the scene
and cast q mild radiance upward
On the neither side of the agitated,
pale green leaves of the maple
trees, meath which the audience
was seated.
Most of the delegates left on the
midnight trains, evidently satisfied
that they had had glory enough
for one week. The parting at mid
night from the Hotel Donavian,
where most of them had housed
during the convention, was as hi
larious as a lot of sober men often
get. They parted with mutual as.
surancrs that, in the language of
one of the songs of the con-
vention, "We'll be there when the
election day comes round, we'll be
there"
By the way,the songs Of the Sill
YER Lake Quartet, composed OF
Prof. A. A. Hopkins, of Rochester
n. Y, Rev. c. H. Meade, Hornells-
vile, N. Y, G.E. Chambers, Akron,
n. Y, and All. Lawrence, Roches-
ter, N. Y, were a feature of the
convention. The songs of the
quartet were always greeted with
universal approval.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-07-06
TO THE SEA SHORE.
Via the Picturesque Is. & y. to
Atlantic City and Cape May,
JULY.

The B. & O. signifies its entrance
into Philadelphia by an excur-
sion Thursday, July 7th, to Allan
tic City and Cape May, the most
noted seaside resorts in the coun.
try. This is the grandest excur-
SIAN ever offered to the public, in
yoiv1ng a ride over the "Pictur.
Seaae line of America" along the
beautiful Potomac, through historic
Harper's Ferry. Washington, D. c.,
Baltimore and Philadelphia, and
at rates within the reach of every
one who enjoys travelling. Trainof
Pa,lor Cars and East Lake Coaches
will leave depot, Parkersburg, 2 :35
q. m arriving in Philadelphia, at
GASP. M, Next day passengers
vii. leave on any regular train for
Atlantic City or Cape May. Tick
ots will be good for ten days, with
atopeff privilege at Washington
CITY returning. Fare for round
srtp, $1,000
For further information apply to
Agents of 8. & o. R. r., or to
e. D. SMITH,
Div. Pass. Agt,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-07-06
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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-07-06
A Few of the Many Testimonials

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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-01
MUNICIPAL CONTESTS.
Will Nominate candidate.

Special to the Globe.
MANKATo, March 31.-A meeting of the
laboring men was held in the Knights of
Labor hall last evening. A long session was
held and permanent organization as a club
of the Union Labor party was effected. W.
II. Beals was elected president and A. M.
Morrison, editor of the Mankato Journal.
secretary Messrs. Gates. Benjamin and
Morrison were appointed committee OH
constitution and bylaws. After a half
dozen speeches eXtoiling the Cincinnati
platform the speakers launched into city
politics and advocated the nomination of
full city and ward ticket. This was op-
posed by one Of the members, who thought
more could be gained by making no nomi-
nations. He said he knew of a candidate
who had promised to take his whole police
force from the Knights of Labor in case he
was elected. The opposition, however, was
weak, and a motion easily carried to hold
delegate convention on Saturday evening
and place full city ticket in the field. To-
morrow evening caucuses are to be held in
each ward and candidates nominated for
council and school board. Among the can
didates mentioned for mayor are Moses
Gates, A. NJ. Morrison and f. NJ. Berray.
For recorder Mr.. Woods will be nominated.
The meeting declared against coalition and
IN favor of straightout labor candidates.
About one hundred men signed the consti-
fufiOn
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-01
CUT II ATES.
A Commission Broker Derides the
Action Taken by the Associated


A Commission Broker Derides the
Action Taken by the Associated
Roads.
New YORK, March 31.-The railroad
ticket agents or brokers in this city do not
seem to be at all apprehensive that their
business will be ruined or even seriously
injured, by the circular issued yesterday on
behalf of the Trunk Line executive commit
tee, and the Central Traffic association an
nouncing that on and after April s'no
commissions or rebate or other drawback"
will be paid for the sale of passenger tick
cts Ito any agent. firm, broker, scalper or
other person." This decision was put forth
from Commissioner Fink's Office as lone of
the greatest reforms ever naugurated in the
railway passenger service of this country"
but when reporter to-day, made inquiries
as to its probable effect, one of the best
known ticket brokers, q. G. Lansing, did
not hesitate to declare that it was 'sall
dream" A business such as he had
built up in the last sixteen
years, was not, he said, to be abolished
in that way. The railroad companies had
often before declared that they would abol-
ish commissions and cut rates to brokers.
but the result had been like that of the SIM
liar efforts in the insurance business. There
were more roads in the present movement
than in the former ones, because there were
more railroads in the country, but the os-
tensible unanimity was not any greater in
this case than in previous attempts of the
sort. Moreover, after April 5, when the
Interstate commerce law takes effect the
strong railroad companies would have less
control over the weaker ones than formerly
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-01
Observation-Disclosures.

CHICAGO, March 31.-While M. Han
heimer, a sixty year-old merchant, was
crossing Twenty-second street bridge, on
the way home from the store. he was ac-
costed by two rough-looking men. who
asked him for the price of drink. He re-
fused. Instantly he was assaulted by the
pair, who robbed him of S340 and his
watch, and then dragged him to the bridge
railing. The old man shrieked and made
desperate fight for his life, but was quickly
pushed over the railing and sent
headlong into the icy river. The bridge
is lonely place, but the old mans cries
were heard a block away, aud crowd
gathered. Mr. Hanheimer was fished out.
of the river unconscious, the two mem
appearing during the confusion. Hafi
heimer did not recover consciousnessf for
several hours, and can give no deScriptian
of his assalants. He will probably die.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-01
A POSTAL THIEF.
He Attempts to Steal a Package Con.
tanning $4,000 and Gets Caught,

NEW YORK, March 31.-At an early
hour Wednesday morning the superintend-
ent Of the pouch room of the registry di-
vision of the New York postoffice was
startled at discovering that a package which
had arrived last Tuesday night in pouch
No. y 606 from Portland, Or, containing
$4,000 in currency, was missing. He had
checked the package off some time before
and he could not imagine where it could
have gone to. as no one was in the Office
except the clerks, sixteen in number. The
superintendent telegraphed for Inspector
Dosser arrived. Dosser took the clerks
to his Office and his subordinates
were sent away for George F. Bangs, of the
Pinkerton agency. to come and help him.
The clerks were examined one at time
and the examination continued all day,
through the night and until early this
morning. Suspicion pointed in the direc-
ton of William A. Clarke, clerk who has
been in the department for about five years.
He was examined last. For a long time
there have been robberieS in this depart
ment, and over
SIXTY PACKAGES AND LETTERS
have been stolen. the inspectors being
unable to entrap the thief. Clarke is a mar
ried man and lives in Brooklyn. He was
accused of stealing several of these pack
ages, but he stoutly denied his guilt. At
nooi, to-day Inspector Adsit made search
of the registery office and found the pack
age secreted beneath some rubbish in the
bottom of closet. 1t was from the First
National bank, of Portland. Or, and was
addressed to the Chemical National bank,
of this city. 1t was delivered to the
bank officers and the contents found
intact. The inspectors had Clarke
locked in room with them and
told him the package had been found. and
that they had enough evidence to convict
him of the theft. Even then Clarke would
not acknowledge that he had taken it, FL
nally in the afternoon he called Inspector
.Dosser to him and told him he had stolen it,
and that he had also stolen the other sixty
packages that had been missing from time
to time for the past three years. He said
that he had committed the thefts to
nav his debts He was addicted to drink
ing. and had ganbled some. He could not
saw how much he had stolen, but it is sup
posed that he has taken between 81. 600 and
SIS. 600. Clarke, after he made his confess
sion, was taken to Ludlow street Jail. He
will have an examination tomorrow before
the United States commissioner.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-01
The Wife of Ex-senator Angus Cameron
Attempts to Commit Suicide
By Drowning.
An Unfortunate Young Woman Gives
Birth to Child on the Streets
of Mankato.
A Lunatic wisconsin Soldier Secures
Back Pension Money to a
Large Amount.
Various Cities Getting Ready for the
April Elections Murder Trial
ut Bismarck.
special TO tho Globe.

Special to tho Giooe-
LA CRossE. Wis, March 31.-A very
painful event occurred at o'clock this
evening, being the attempt of Mrs. Angus
Cameron, wife of the eX-United States SEN
ator, to commit suicide by drowning. Some
gentlemen who had just stepped out of
the International hotel, which stands half
"a block from the river saw woman gong
down the street towards the levee. They
ipaid no heed to her at first, but as they
walked in that direction, one OF them
Remarked on the sudden disappearance
bof the woman. They looked up
land down the levee. but she was nowhere
Ito be seen. They then began looking IN
Ahe water, and finally. after what seemed
long time but was probably but minute or
two,
! SAW SOMETHING AFLOAT
which they stepped into the water to grasp.
Just as they secured it, not then knowing
mho it was, the white face of a woman be-
kalne visible in the dim light. She was
taken TO the hotel and by the usual
,means resuscitated. The fact was
not disclosed that tine lady was
Mrs. Cameron until after she was able to
talk. About four years ago Mrs. Cameron,
while crossing the New Y ork and Brooklyn
ferry, was thrown back upon the seat by
slight collision. striking her back against
the iron arm of the Settee. She suffered
good deal thereafter, and her mind became
affected, but she seemed at one time to be
fully recovered. For the past year she has
not been out and friends knew her mind
was falling There have been rumors OF
previous attempts at suicide. Mrs. Cam
eron is a beautiful and estimable lady, and
her misfortune is deplored by everybody.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-01
Chips From, the ries.

IL Is stated tnat ON april b the chicago,
Burlington s. Northern will put into effect
| between st. Paul and Chicago 10 cent rate
| on grain aud its products. This is an ad-
| vance of 80 cents over its present rate, but
| s cents below the agreed rate which is to go
| into effect on the other lines. 1t is thought
that this is done merely as an experiment, as
| in practice thu Burlington Northern will
| regulate its through rate by the price at
which transit sells at Minneapolis.
The Minnesota & Northwestern has issued a
circular to all agents, shippers and connec-
tions, in which it states that all JOINT and
local tariffs, special rates and circulars relat-
ing to rates now in effect, to or from all sta
tions on that line, will be void after April 4.
| 1887, and that new tariffs conforming to the
| interstate commerce law will be furnished
for use from that date.
The jamestown s. Northern ifas. opened
| through to Minnewaukan TuS iday night
| The work was delayed consid fabIy beyond
| the time at which the opening .kas expected
| to have been effected, owing to the unusually
| large amount of snow in the cuts, which are
numerous and deep. The train went through
| to the lake Wednesday, running for the first
| time since last fall.
| The Manitoba has issued special wood
| tariff which makes substantial reductions on
! wood into st. Paul and Minneapolis, the emf
| grant and wood tariffs to take effect in con-
| formlty with the new law. The tariff on emf
| grant movables north and west bound to all
points Oh tne ltIle IS SUBSTANTIALLY the same.
| W. II. Dixon, Of the Milwaukee 6 st. Paul,
| returned yesterday from Chicago, where he
| has been in attendance on the meeting of the
| Western States association, where an attic n1pt
was made to finally settle matters under the
| interstate commerce law. ~
Sioux Falls Press-Material aud men for
| steelng the Salem extension Of the St. Paul
| & Omaha are now being rushed through
| Sioux Falls, and the forty miles between
Salem and Mitchell will probably be operated
| by June l.
| T. H. Malone having resigned, to engage In
| private business, Henry c. Barlow has been
i appointed general freight agent of the Wis
\ cOnsin Central associated lines.
| The jamestown, Dak.. Alert says the Man.
| itoba is employing every man it can find up
in that country and endeavoring to take them
| from the Northern Pacific.
E. Fl. Space has been appointed agent Of
the Minnesota Transfer Railway company, at
Minnesota Transfer, and will enter upon his
| duties to-day.
The Northern Pacific, and all the other
roads, too, are sending out to all agents in
structions as 10 the interstate law.
! Assistant Ticket and Passenger Agent Nc
| Collogh, of the Omaha road. returned yester-
day from Chicago.
Mr.. Oakes, of the Northern Pacific, has re-
turned from the East.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-01
Chicago meetings.

CHICAGO, March 31.-At meeting of
the Western States Passenger association
oday it was decided to make a uniform
charge on excess baggage with that adopted
by Eastern lines, namely IL per cent 1t
was also agreed to continue second-class
rates between Chicago and st. Paul, Min
neapolis and Lake Superior points. and to
sell excursion tickets to the Pacific coast,
adding thereto the usual excursion rates
from Chicago, ST. Louis, etc. A special
meeting of the Chicago Railroad associa-
tion was held to-day to arrange for putting
into the Western rate sheets the differential
passenger rates allowed the Chicago &
Grand Trunk. Heretofore only travellers
buying tickets at Chicago could take adj
vantage Of the S1.50 less per ticket over
that road, as outside agents were not al
lowed to quote the differences, but hereafter
it will be available from all points West.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-01
Awealthy Ex.CriminaI.

New YORK, March 31.-"When all the
facts about Kissane come out, as now seems
probable, the papers will have genuine
sensation" said President George c. Will
Jams, of the Chemical National bank, yes
terday. His history is one of the most
remarkable have ever heard. Once the
companion of the most noted criminals of
this city. and guilty of numerous crimes
himself, he is at present living in luxury in
San Francisco. The Chemical bank will
oppose the motion of his counsel TO have
this old indictment against him dropped. 1t
is pretended that he has made good all the
money he unlawfully obtained from the
bank, but that is not true, and is the very
reason why the case will not be dropped.
Some months ago Kissane opened commu-
nication with us on the subject, and tried
to have us Withdraw oul opposition. Until
that time we had no idea of what had be-
come of him. Now we shall insist on the
return of the money due u.s.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-01

Z CHICAGO, March S1.-The i. general
managers of the Western railroads wereiin
session here to-day, trying to arrange some
uniform system in regard to newspaper
passes, both state and interstate. Some of
the lines have substituted mileage books
and contracts, while others stick to the old
style of passes, believing that the latter are
given for service rendered and don't con-
hict with the law. No agreement was ar
rived at, and each road will act in the mat
ter acc ccording to its own Judgment.